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Follow Brandon's advice, and I'll add a couple of things. There are many kinds of indicators (bobbers) and buying them can be confusing for a newcomer. Definitely stop in one of the fly shops in Bend or the fly shop in Sisters. Let them know where you're going, and they'll be glad to help...

sorry for misinterpreting your experience. My Metolius comment stays the same; just make sure your leaders are 14-15' or so when you fish dries. The microcurrents are such a pain that it makes that length necessary to get a decent drift.

A few thoughts: First, a don't do: if you're a beginning fly fisher, don't try the Metolius. It is a notoriously difficult and technical river to fish, often called "the most beautiful river to get skunked on". Save that river for a reward when you get toward proficiency. The fish are...

Really nice cutts!

KFreese, when folks talk about nymph fishing or stonefly fishing, an important factor is having the nymph/stonefly look natural as it drifts. If you're not familiar with fishing with a strike indicator (fancy word for bobber), do some research and use it become more productive sooner. Bottom...

One thought that I didn't see above. You should consider adding an extra spool for whatever reel you purchase. That would allow you to add a sinking fly line for lake fishing, easily and a bit cheaper than buying two reels. Or you could just get two reels - believe me, you'll need it eventually.

https://tetonvalleylodge.com/guide-nate-burr-catches-idaho-record-cutthroat/ Anyone who's missed this will appreciate this fly-caught fish.

That info is much appreciated. When the weather cools down, I hope to report on the fishing.

Never had one that close, but saw several at that lake. How rough is the road into Rainbow? I drive an old Honda Element (the boxy UV); it's handy and tough, but front-wheel drive.

Thanks, Ballgame. I'd understood that Rainbow is on private property; I keep hearing that it's open and I'll be glad to give it a try. And yes, I fished Dry Falls often. It's going through a bit of a slump the last couple of years, but I love its fall callibaetis hatches. And its spring...

Thanks FF, I'd appreciate that!

Thanks, Brandon. That's my understanding as well. But I'm told that, if you're on the right road, you can get to the old parking lot, and walk from there. I'll keep trying and let you know. Nothing compares to fishing for wild trout in solitude. I had 3 lakes in Washington that I frequented...

Thanks, Sktamura. I didn't realize that, and the one time I called, I got no answer. Probably should have been more persistent.

Just checked my note - Weber, not Lewis is the first author.

Thanks, Troutdude! I've got Lewis's FF Guide to Oregon, and one of John Shewey's books mentions Round as well. I do like lakes without the hubbub of Harriet and Timothy. And I did drive to Timothy on the same trip - I think I'm overwhelmed by lakes that size :) Most of the lakes I fish...